
Maxim Integrated is a semiconductor brand owned by Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI), which acquired it in August 2021 for about $21 billion. Its power management and analog product lines continue under the ADI umbrella.
Jack Gifford founded Maxim in 1983 in Sunnyvale, building a broad analog and power management franchise before Analog Devices acquired it in August 2021 for about $21 billion in the industry's largest analog deal.
Is Analog Devices publicly traded?
Yes. It trades on NASDAQ under ticker ADI.
Did Analog Devices buy Maxim?
Yes. ADI completed the roughly $21 billion acquisition of Maxim Integrated in August 2021.
What does Analog Devices make?
Analog, mixed-signal, and power management semiconductors plus signal processing chips.
Who is the CEO of Analog Devices?
Vincent Roche, chairman and chief executive officer.
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| Brand | Parent Company | Country | Founded | Market Position | Primary Market | Gender Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analog Devices | USA | 1965 | Mass market | Global | All Genders | |
| Microchip Technology | USA | 1989 | Premium | Global | All Genders | |
| Texas Instruments | USA | 1930 | Mass market | Global | All Genders |
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The semiconductor brand of Analog Devices, Inc., leader in analog and power management chips.
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Master brand of Texas Instruments Incorporated, the world's largest analog semiconductor maker, founded in Dallas in 1930.
Market Positioning: Maxim Integrated competes with 3 brands in the same categories, ranging from mass market to luxury positioning.
Geographic Distribution: Competitors are headquartered across multiple regions, indicating global competition in this market segment.
Brand Heritage: Competitor brands range from established heritage brands to newer market entrants, with founding years spanning several decades.
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